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It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.\nChoosing BDC as your employer also means:\nFlexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few\n\nIn addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1\n\nA hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life\n\nOpportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...\n\nExplore the BDC Way in our Culture Book\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\nBDC's Economic Research team is looking for a curious and driven Economist to help generate insights that support Canadian entrepreneurs and inform strategic decision-making across the organization.\nAs an Economist, you will lead and contribute to research projects focused on small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurship, and key economic trends shaping Canada's business environment. 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